MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F DOOR MIRROR LOOSE
O/S/F & O/S/R SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
N/S/F DOOR MIRROR LOOSE
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
O/S/F & O/S/R SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front no.plate in poor condition ok for mot
front/n/plate/begining/to/seperate
o/s/mirror/cracked
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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W142 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W142 SMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W142 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2000.
Is W142 SMR safe to buy?
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